The World of Aypa

Superfood Skincare + Terra Inka
Healing + Nurturing Plant Ingredients
Restore + Rejuvenate Skin Cells

"At Aypa, we are proud to be part of the heritage of this land and we want to share its richness and the wisdom of their ancestors by developing natural cosmetics formulated with native precious ingredients organically harvested in this earth whilst maintaining the utmost respect for the environment."

TERRA INKA - THE AYPA DIFFERENCE

Our Story

Aypa, meaning Earth in indigenous Quechua language, stands for the respect and the values the Andean Incan culture hold towards Nature. For the Andean people, the Earth is considered their Mother: sacred and their source of life. She presides over planting and harvesting, nurturing and teaching them how to grow. In return, they honour by caring and protecting her. In harmony with the Earth, the Incas created an organic and ecological farming system by respecting seasonality, and holding sacred harvesting ceremonies in cadence with Nature´s rhythms.

As a result, and thanks to this respect for Nature since ancient Incan times, the land in Peru has been blessed with one of the richest biodiversity on the planet. Extremely diverse climatic zones in the region have harbored the organic growth of emblematic plants and exotic botanical species that possess extraordinary healthy properties, going from the Pacific coast through the high Andes Mountains and reaching the lush Amazon rainforest.

POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS | WELLNESS SECRETS | ORGANIC TRADITION

"In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, surrounded by vibrant mountains and mystical landscapes, lies the most valuable wellness secret of the ancient Incan culture: the healing power of native plants that organically grow in their earth."

“It is certain that the earth of my native Peru, with its thousands of endemic plants which possess amazing benefits is an endless source of inspiration to conceive and design natural friendly cosmetics able to delight all skin types. I have recovered ancient Andean wellness recipes and, with a more personal view and experience of health and beauty, I have integrated them into our contemporary world, while staying true to the Andean values. Aypa is the result of this alchemy.

With it's unique products and spa treatments it magnifies Peruvian local resources to help discover an authentic lifestyle full of naturalness, wellness, sensorial pleasures and relaxation. It's an invitation to travel inside a dreamed Peru, connect with the soul of its earth and get in harmony with Nature. This return to the essence is a sublime step to reach the absolute of physical and mental well-being... a step that I hope you will enjoy!”

Aypa Founder, Mirella Crovetto | Lima, Peru